[ She readily fills in the blanks. Survive, that is, he did not survive. A part of her rebels against this, wants to tell Lakshmi that it is not brave and honorable and manly of her husband to have lost hope so easily. There could be other children, right? There would be other sons. Giving up isn't an option and one carries on even with a broken heart. It is the only possible way.
When she swallows back all these words, it is for Lakshmi's sake. ]
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When she swallows back all these words, it is for Lakshmi's sake. ]
( You lost a son and a husband in just one year. )
[ She can't resent her for this. ]
( Were you angry at him for leaving you too? )